Deputy Editor, Time Out Jeddah (Arabic Speaker)

Time Out GCC is looking for a talented, energetic Arabic-speaking and writing Deputy Editor to deliver exciting, engaging content across Time Out Jeddah s digital, social and print products. You must be passionate about storytelling and editorial innovation, enthusiastic about unearthing the best experiences in Saudi, and have a track record of producing high quality media products.

This role works exclusively on Time Out s Arabic-language products and platforms, but alongside and in daily communication with Time Out s English-language products in the region, ensuring consistency across platforms and brands.

Requirements

Key responsibilities

• Support the Group Editor in the overall production, execution and management of Time Out Jeddah s Arabic-language digital, social, print and events products in Jeddah.
  
• Plan, write, commission, edit and proof content, making sure content is executed in line with Time Out s SEO and social strategies.
  
• Pitch and write content covering a wide range of topics and formats on a daily basis, from short news posts to in-depth features, fun best-of listicles to comprehensive listings directories.
  
• Work to ensure Time Out is the first to break news of happenings within the brand s remit, quickly identifying subjects, topics and events that will make compelling content pieces and making sure they re executed in line with our overall brand strategy.
  
• Regularly post and create content, which may include sponsored or offer based content, to social media.
  
• Work to create successful video content relevant to your products, be ready to jump front-of-camera when required.
  
• Work with a small, but talented editorial to populate an editorial calendar. Keep it current, identifying commercial and audience opportunities within it and communicating them to other teams.
  
• Work with the Group Editor and Time Out GCC s Editorial Director to ensure ALL content reflects Time Out s overall editorial strategy and meets brand guidelines.
  
• Support the sales team by generating content strategies and establishing good relationships PRs.
  
• Have your finger on the pulse of the local scene; use your professional contacts and social-media networks to be the first to identify the next big thing.
  
• Embrace Time Out s digital-first philosophy. A strong background in digital publishing is absolutely essential.
  
• Act as an effective brand ambassador for Time Out in the market.
  
• Assume responsibilities of the Group Editor during periods of annual leave.
  
• Be driven by the prospect of one day becoming the Editor.
  

Personal attributes and essential skills

• A doer.
  
• Superb organisational skills.
  
• Excellent grasp and understanding of SEO best practice.
  
• Data driven and excited by analytics.
  
• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail, proficient in sub-editing and proofing.
  
• Able to work creatively and efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  
• Bursting with a wealth of ideas that can be used across all Time Out platforms.
  
• The ability to write copy in line with highest digital editorial standards.
  
• Is excited by the challenge of last-minute projects.
  
• A strong industry reputation. (desired)
  
• Flexibility and a professional approach at all times.
  
• Software: Adobe InDesign (essential); WordPress, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop (desirable).
  
• Education: Must be educated to degree level or equivalent industry qualification.
  
• Languages: Fluent spoken Arabic, English. Written Arabic essential, fluent written English desirable.
  

Benefits